Dog graces Philadelphia Union vs. Alianza CCL match with its presence

Don’t worry about the score, we have a dog to talk about here

The CONCACAF Champions League match between the Philadelphia Union and Alianza FC had one highlight, and one highlight only.

Let’s just get it out of the way: a dog ran out onto the field in the 69th minute, very briefly pausing the game because look, there’s a dog on the field.

At Pro Soccer Wire we’re committed to covering the important issues with clarity and depth, and there are few other topics that merit the kind of close attention that a dog having some fun amid a professional soccer game does.

The dog gave fans a glimpse of what was to come moments before making its grand intervention, briefly appearing along some advertising boards in the corner.

Credit: Fox Soccer

Moments later, with Alianza taking an attacking throw-in, the nameless — but most assuredly good — dog took center stage. It came bounding out from the far side of Estadio Cuscatlán, and once the ball was thrown in, made a beeline for it.

Credit: Fox Soccer

Referee César Ramos had an immediate response, halting the game even before the dog barreled into the ball. As José Martínez and Rodolfo Zelaya stood by, the dog grabbed the ball and actually slid briefly before joyously trying to gnaw on it in a classic example of a dog doing dog stuff.

Credit to Estadio Cuscatlán’s staff, who seemed very prepared. A worker emerged almost immediately, and with no fuss picked up the dog — who seemed about as happy as can be about the whole situation — and walked him off, allowing play to resume.

The final score of the game was 0-0.

Watch this excellent dog halt the CCL

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